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Solar home systems
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Overview of devices
Night light systems
Overview of devices
Stecas charging technology

Inverter systems
Overview of devices
Hybrid systems
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Single-phase hybrid systems

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Three-phase hybrid systems
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Single-phase or three-phase Steca AC hybrid systems 18
Steca Solsafe
Overview of devices
Selecting an inverter and general recommendations
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Solar charge controllers

Steca PR
Steca Solsum F
Steca PR
Steca PR 2020 IP
Steca Solarix PRS
Steca Solarix MPPT
Steca Solarix
Steca Tarom
Steca Power Tarom
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Sine wave inverters
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Steca Solarix PI
Steca Solarix PI with Steca Tarom
Steca AJ
Steca XPC
Steca Xtender XTM
Steca Xtender XTH
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Voltage converters
Steca Solsum VC
Steca MDC / MDCI
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Solar refrigerator / freezer

Steca PF 166
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Energy-saving lights
Solar Home Systems
Inverter Systems
Hybrid Systems
Steca Solsum ESL

Steca ULED11
Company
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Accessories
Steca temperature sensors
Steca PA Tarcom
Steca PA HS200
Steca PA 15
Steca PA EV200 DC
Steca PA RC100
Steca PA IRS 1008/180
Steca RCC-02
Steca PAx4
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Environmental protection in series

Steca product ranges
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C intelligent systems from Steca:
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all over the world."
Power from the sun ...

... for rural electrification.
Two billion people in rural areas still have no access

to an electricity grid. Steca has set itself the target of
improving the quality of life of these people. To this
end, Steca develops and manufactures top-quality
products which, thanks to their long lifetime, ensure
extremely low costs.
Today, modern and professional electricity supplies

are necessary in every part of the world. For these
supplies, the focus is on high industrial demands,
flexibility, environmental sustainability and reliability.
Steca system technology for hybrid and telecommunication systems unites these aspects, thereby creating a basis for the forthcoming multimedia and
communication age.
Solar home systems
Inverter systems
Single-phase and three-phase

hybrid systems
Steca solar charge controllers
Steca sine wave inverters
Accessories
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S olar Home S ystems
Overview of devices:
Steca PR
Solar charge controller
3 - 5 A, 12 V
(page 24)
Steca Solsum F
5 - 10 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 25)
Steca Solarix PRS

10 - 30 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 28)
Steca Solsum VC
Voltage converter
1,5 A, 3 / 6 / 7,5 / 9 / 12 V
(page 42)
Steca Solsum ESL

Energy-saving light
5 W, 7 W, 11 W / 12 V
(page 45)
Steca ULED 11
Energy-saving light
1.1 W / 12 V
(page 46)
Steca PR
10 - 30 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 26)
Steca Solarix MPPT

Maximum Power Point Tracker
20 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 29)
S olar Home S ystems
Steca PF 166
Solar refrigerator/freezer
12 / 24 V
(page 44)
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Solar home
systems
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with Steca solar charge controllers.
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A solar home system consists of a Steca solar charge
controller, one or more solar modules, a battery and
the connected loads.
A
B
C
D
E
The Steca solar charge controllers control the energy

flow of the entire system. They make sure that the
solar module charges the battery quickly and effectively, but they also protect the battery against overcharging. If the loads discharge the battery, the solar
charge controller, thanks to its precision in calculating the state of charge, switches off the load at exactly the right moment, thus protecting the battery
from the dangers of deep discharge.
Furthermore, Steca solar charge controllers are
equipped with an intelligent battery monitoring system. The most effective charging method is selected
according to the requirements of the batteries. The
solar charge controller is the central controlling
component in solar home systems, for it affects all
the functions of the system. For this reason, it is important to choose a reliable and high-performance
solar charge controller.
The solar charge controller is connected directly to

the battery using a cable as short as possible, and
fixed to the wall near to the battery, so that it can be
effectively cooled by the passing air flow.
Key:
Solar modules
Battery
Generator junction box
Electrical load
In principle, the battery is always connected to the

solar charge controller first. Then the solar module array is connected to the solar module input of
the solar charge controller. Only direct current loads
are used in solar home systems. They are connected
directly to the load output of the solar charge con-
troller. This means the Steca solar charge controllers

always show the batterys exact state of charge, and
thus ensure optimal battery maintenance in all situations. Various Steca energy-saving lights, Steca solar
cooling units, DC-to-DC converters and other loads
can be used.
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Steca PR
10 - 30 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 26)
Steca Solsum F
5 - 10 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 25)
Steca Solarix MPPT

20 A, 12 / 24 V
(Page 29)
Steca Tarom
30 - 45 A, 12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 31)
Steca PA EV200 DC
DC relay
12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 51)

Motion detector
(page 52)
Steca Solarix PRS

10 - 30 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 28)
Steca PR 2020 IP
20 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 27)
Steca PA 15
Remote control
720 W
(page 50)
Steca Power Tarom

55 - 140 A, 12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 32)
Steca Solsum ESL

Energy saving lamp
5 W, 7 W, 11 W / 12 V
(page 45)
Steca ULED 11
Energy-saving light
1.1 W / 12 V
(page 46)
Night Light S ystems
Night Light S ystems
Steca street lamp with

energy-saving lamp
Steca ESL 11 W
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Night light systems

... are an important special application of
solar home systems.
These fit with the design of the solar home systems,

but are equipped with a special Steca solar charge
controller which automatically turns on the connected lights for a set time after sunset, and turns
them off again the next morning at the latest. These systems are perfectly suited for street lamps and
automatic night-time lighting.
Another special model makes these systems to the

ideal solution for bus stops and similar applications.
Operating in conjunction with a motion detector,
the lamp is only turned on at night time when movement is detected in a specified area. After a few
minutes, the light is then automatically turned off
again. This function can be implemented with any
Steca night light charge controller by connecting it
to an external motion detector.
Duration of night light function

Light on:
All night
After sunset
Before sunrise
Turn-on time
delay
Maximum light
current
Catalogue
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25
Solar charge controller:

Steca Solsum F
0 - 12 h
10 A
Steca PR
0-8h
30 A
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Steca PR 2020 IP
0-8h
30 A
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Steca Solarix PRS
0 - 12 h*
30 A
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Steca Solarix MPPT 2010
0 - 12 h
20 A
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Steca Tarom
Steca Power Tarom
Steca PA 15 /
Steca PA 15 with PA EV200 DC relay
0 - 12 h
0-3h
15 A
200 A
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* only for projects with larger order quantities.

The type of night light function selected must be specified in the order.
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Figure on the left-hand side
90 %
80 %
State of Charge (SOC)
70 %
60 %
50 %
12,0
40 %
Deep Discharge Protection (SOC = 30%)

20 %
11,4
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10 %
Constant Discharge Voltage
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7.5 A
5A
0%
10 A
15 A
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20 A
I = 25 A
30 A
Voltage of battery
Charging Technology
12,6
40 A
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50 A
60 A
80 A
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100A
Discharge Current
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Capacity
... shows the characteristics of a 12 V lead-acid battery

with a rated capacity of 28 Ah. Its voltage changes in relation to the charge and discharge currents and the state
of charge. If a fixed discharge cut-off voltage of 11.1 V is
now specified, this means that, at a discharge current of
50 A, a full battery is disconnected when its state of charge is still 70% (point 1). This is represented in the diagram by the green line. The majority of the capacity which
is still available cannot be used in this case.
If the same battery is discharged with 5 A, however, the
system disconnects it at the same fixed voltage of 11.1 V,
which in this case means at a state of charge of around
10% (point 2).
This is already a dangerously low state of charge which
can result in significant damage to the battery. Only with
a discharge current of 25 A would the battery in this case
be correctly disconnected at an SOC of 30% (point 3).
Which chargers from Steca carry the optimised

algorithm?
The Steca product range is divided into two lines.
One is optimised for use in simple applications with
less demand and equipped with the minimum necessary features. The other line is designed to cover
high-end demand to supply a good communication
interface to the user and optimised battery maintenance features. For both lines there exist solar charge controllers in a wide power range. All chargers
equipped with the special Steca State of Charge
algorithm are marked with the SOC symbol in this
catalogue (see overview page 59).
Using the Steca state of charge algorithm the charger is

able to disconnect the battery at the correct threshold
with any discharge current. The cut-off voltage is determined by the point at which the 30% line crosses the
discharge current line (Steca SOC deep-discharge protection). Only a method of this kind can ensure that the
battery is maintained correctly, and thus has a long service
life.
Charging Technology
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C [Ah]
Stecas charging technology

The Steca products stand out thanks to an
optimal state of charge determination. This
is the key to the batteries having a long
service life.
What does SOC mean?

SOC means the current state of charge of the battery. This is given as a percentage. A battery is fully charged when the SOC is at 100%. The lowest
value which can be reached is 0%. In theory, all
other values in between can be reached, but most
types of batteries should not reach state of charge
values of less than 30%. Such values can quickly lead
to dangerous deep discharges which decrease the
service life of the batteries or destroy them directly.
A batterys state of charge should not be confused
with its remaining available capacity. The actual remaining capacity depends on many parameters such
as the temperature, age and history of the battery and many others. It is possible to gain a rough
estimate of a batterys current remaining capacity by
multiplying the correct state of charge of the battery by its rated capacity. As the age of the battery
increases, however, the rated capacity can change
significantly, which means that the prediction of the
available capacity can be strongly distorted.
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Why is a state of charge determination

so important?
During charging, the solar charge controller has to
know when the battery is fully charged so that it
can protect it against overcharging at the right moment and in the correct manner. When discharging
the battery it is equally important to know the state of charge in order to protect the battery against
harmful deep discharge. In order to carry out this
function, there are various criteria which can indicate how full the battery is at a given time. Some
of these criteria are better suited than others. The
simplest and most common criterion is the voltage
of the battery. With this method, a fixed charge
cut-off voltage is defined. When this voltage is reached, charging is stopped. A fixed deep discharge threshold is also defined. If the battery voltage
falls below this value, the load is switched off. This
method is simple, since the voltage of the battery is
easy to measure precisely, yet it is not ideal for most
types of batteries because their state of charge does
not change in direct proportion to the voltage. Low
discharge currents are common in solar power systems in particular. This leads to inadequate battery
maintenance if fixed voltage values determine the
charging or discharging processes. The full-charge
and deep-discharge thresholds provide better so-
lutions, for the battery currents are taken into account alongside the voltage. But this method does
not allow the state of charge to be determined accurately either, since many important factors are not
considered. Only if the state of charge is calculated
precisely is it possible for the solar charge controller
to treat the battery correctly, to end a charge cycle
using the solar module at the correct time and to
switch off a load neither too early nor not too late.
For this reason, Steca has developed a high-performance algorithm with which the state of charge can
be calculated with a sufficient degree of accuracy
and the battery can be optimally protected.
How does Stecas state of charge determination

work?
Stecas algorithm for determining a batterys state of
charge is a combination of various methods which
ensure that the SOC is calculated accurately enough
and delivers reliable, stable values over a long period
of time. Furthermore, attention is paid to making a
calculation method which can be carried out simply
and at a low cost in various solar charge controllers.
Years of experience in the research and development
of battery state of charge algorithms has led to an

auto-adaptive fuzzy logic algorithm. This includes
the age and usage history of the battery in the calculation as well as the other important parameters.
The battery voltage and its currents and the temperature are constantly measured as accurately as
possible by the solar charge controller. During a learning phase, the solar charge controller estimates the
state of charge on the basis of experience values. At
the same time, the controller monitors the behaviour of the battery and adjusts various parameters
to the current system. The learning phase lasts for a
few cycles. The advantage of this method is that it
makes it possible to respond dynamically to the requirements of the system and individually adjust the
battery maintenance to the requirements of every
individual system. This feature explains the high performance and reliability of the Steca battery state of
charge algorithm. At the same time, this algorithm
guarantees optimum battery maintenance, which
is reflected in the long service life of the battery. In
addition, the user benefits from the fact that the
batterys current state of charge can be displayed,
which means the user constantly has optimal control
over the system.
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Inverter S ystems
Steca PR
10 - 30 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 26)
Steca Solarix PRS

10 - 30 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 28)
Steca Solarix
40 A, 12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 30)
Steca Solarix MPPT

20 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 29)
DC
Steca Solarix PI
Sine wave inverter
550 - 1,100 W, 12 / 24 V
(page 33)
Steca Tarom
30 - 45 A, 12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 31)
Inverter S ystems
Steca AJ
Sine wave inverter
500 - 2,400 W, 12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 36)
AC
Inverter
systems
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for both AC and DC.
B
C
Inverter systems are designed as solar home

systems. The central solar charge controller
ensures the battery is charged correctly and protects
it against overcharging. In addition, a stand-alone
inverter is connected directly to the battery in these
systems so that AC appliances can be operated.
Key:
A
B
C
D
E
F
Solar modules
Battery
Sine wave inverter
Electrical load
(12 V ... 48 V DC, 115 V ... 230 V AC)
If DC appliances are also used, they can be connected directly to the charge controller.
An AC system can be created with a system voltage
or battery voltage of 12 V, and also with 24 V or 48
V for greater capacities.
The simple system concept makes installation quick
and easy.
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Steca Tarom
30 - 45 A, 12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 31)
Steca PA 15
10 - 30 A, 12 / 24 V
(page 50)
Steca Power Tarom

55 - 140 A, 12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 32)
Steca PA HS200
Shunt
10 - 65 V
(Page 49)
DC
Hyb rid S ystems
Hyb rid S ystems
Steca XPC
Sine wave inverter
1,400 W - 2,200 W
(page 37)
Steca PA Tarcom
Data logger
12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 48)
Steca Xtender XTM

Sine wave inverter
1,500 W - 36,000 W
(page 38)
Steca Xtender XTH

Sine wave inverter
3,000 W - 72,000 W
(page 40)
AC
Austria
Hybrid systems
The main feature of a hybrid system is the

use of two or more different electricity sources.
Alongside solar energy, photovoltaic hybrid systems
generally employ a diesel generator, a wind turbine
or the public grid as a further electricity source. The
inverters used in hybrid systems, which have integrated battery chargers, supply the connected AC loads
according to demand from the battery bank of solar
energy or the second electricity source. These devices
also allow the batteries to be recharged from the
extra energy source.
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Photovoltaic hybrid systems offer the advantage that

the solar generator does not have to be significantly oversized for periods of low sunlight. This avoids
substantial costs. When selecting its energy source,
the system always gives priority to the energy provided by the module. In combination with a controllable second source, the energy supply remains reliable and available 24 hours a day, all year round.
United Kingdom
Important features for single-phase and

three-phase hybrid systems
Combination of different power sources such

as PV, wind, diesel generators
400 V AC three-phase and 230 V AC singlephase available 24 hours a day
12 V / 24 V or 48 V overall DC bus
Automatic energy management based on the

state of charge calculation of the battery, including automatic start of controllable power
sources like e. g. diesel generators
Optimised battery charging algorithm
Data logger function with automatic alarm

and remote monitoring (GSM)
Optimised system efficiency through DC and

AC bus
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12/ 24/48 V DC
Single-phase hybrid systems

The central, intelligent element within the system is
the Steca Tarom or Power Tarom solar charge controller: it controls the energy flow and protects the
battery against critical states. Steca Tarom/Power
Tarom is directly connected to the battery, just as the
DC bus is. Using a shunt, the Steca PA HS200, which
is situated on the minus cable attached to the battery, the battery current is measured and this information is passed on to the Steca Tarom / Power Tarom.
Further components, such as an inverter or the Steca
PA 15 remote control, are directly connected to the
DC bus. In order to automatically start a diesel generator if the batterys state of charge (SOC) falls below
an adjustable threshold, the output of the Steca PA
15 is connected to a relay.The normally open contact
of the relay switches the diesel generator on, and
subsequently switches it off again.
The Steca Tarom / Power Tarom controls the DC
hybrid system. The Steca PA HS200 current sensor
transfers all infor mation on the charge and discharge currents at the DC bus to the Steca Tarom / Power Tarom. With the aid of this data, the controller
is able to calculate the current state of charge of
the battery. This information is transferred via the
DC cabling (powerline modulation) to all connected
Steca PA 15. Every Steca PA 15 can be independently configured to a certain switch-on and switch-off
threshold of the state of charge.
If, in the above example, the inverter is discharging
the battery, then this information is transferred to
the Steca Tarom / Power Tarom, which calculates
the state of charge. As soon as the state of charge falls below the appointed threshold value of the
connected Steca PA 15 (e.g. 30 %), the controller
switches on the diesel generator via a relay. The load
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230 V AC
12 / 24 / 48 V DC
400 V AC
Key:
Key:
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B
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D
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Solar modules
Solar charge controller Steca Power Tarom
Battery
Sine wave inverter Steca HPC
Data logger Steca PA Tarcom
Current sensor (Shunt) Steca PA HS200
Electrical load (230 V AC)
Remote control Steca PA 15
Diesel generator
Public grid/Wind energy
is now being supplied from the generator, and at the

same time the battery is being recharged. After the
state of charge has reached the Steca PA 15s appointed upper value (e.g. 90 %), the diesel generator
is switched off again.
In order to create an automatic energy management
system, the AC output of the diesel generator is connected to the AC input of the inverter (with integrated battery charger). The load is always connected to
the output of the inverter. If the diesel generator is
running, and this current flows to the inverter, then
the inverter automatically switches to transfer mode. The loads are supplied from the diesel generator
whilst the battery recharges via the inverter. If the
AC output voltage of the diesel generator falls under a certain voltage level, which can be adjusted on
the inverter, then battery operation is automatically
switched back on.
This system allows for automatic energy management which gets optimum use from the available
solar energy, maintains the batteries reliably, and ensures electricity supply around the clock.
Three-phase hybrid systems

The control concept is similar to that of the singlephase system. If more than one Steca Tarom / Power
Tarom is employed, one of the devices must be desig
nated as the master Tarom. All other charge controllers are then automatically designated as slave
Taroms. The master Tarom / Power Tarom is directly
connected to the battery and all slaves are connected
to the DC bus. Only the master Tarom / Power Tarom
shows the correct state of charge on its display and
controls the energy flow around the system. Slave
Taroms / Power Taroms perform the function of controlling the charging from the connected PV modules.
Solar modules
Battery
3 sine wave inverter Steca Xtender XTH
Data logger Steca PA Tarcom
Current sensor (Shunt) Steca PA HS200
Electrical load (400 V AC)
Remote control Steca PA 15
Diesel generator
Public grid/Wind energy
In order to assemble a three-phase energy supply,

three inverters are connected to the DC bus. For this,
the inverters must be specially designed in order to
allow three-phase operation. Various three-phase
generators can be connected to the three inverters
for controlled recharging of the battery via a Steca
PA 15 and a relay. These may be wind, water, or diesel generators; or the public grid. Suitable inverters
with integrated battery chargers in three-phase mode are the Steca Xtender devices, which can be employed from 12 V / 2 kW to 48 V / 24 kW per phase.
In total, a maximum of 72 kW can be supplied.
Both single-phase and three-phase hybrid system
concepts are based on the same principles of energy
management. With the help of the Steca PA HS200
current sensor, the charge and discharge currents of
the components, such as slave Taroms / Power Taroms,
inverters etc., are determined and communicated
to the master Tarom / Power Tarom. Based on the
calculated state of charge of the battery, the Steca
PA 15 switches the extra generator on or off. The
three single-phase inverters switch off if the voltage
falls below a given threshold in order to protect the
battery from deep discharge.
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C
Hyb rid S ystems
Hyb rid S ystems
C
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C
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H
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A
Key:
A
B
Single-phase and three-phase

Steca AC hybrid systems
With very large load requirements, AC-coupled hybrid
systems can provide a sensible alternative to the very
effective and cheap to implement DC hybrid systems.
This topology is beneficial if the largest part of the
loading is required on the AC side (L) during the day.
Steca AC hybrid systems can be implemented using
the Steca grid and Sinus inverters (B and C).
Various generators (A and E) are coupled to the AC
bus. In addition, bi-directional Steca Sinus inverters
(C) are deployed, which are used for charging the
batteries and can also be used for supplying the load
if the AC generators (A and E) supply insufficient
power. In addition, it is also possible to couple solar
generators via a Steca solar charge controller (D) directly to the batteries (H) on the DC side.
If insufficient energy is available in the system to supply the load, a diesel generator (G) can be automatically started, which then supplies the load directly in
the AC transfer mode while simultaneously charging
the batteries. When the batteries are full, the diesel
generator (G) is automatically switched off. The load
(L) is then once again supplied directly from the generators (A and E) on the AC side.
If insufficient power is available, the Sinus inverters
(C) provide the additionally required power from the
batteries. These form and control the AC grid.
C
D
E
F
G
H
L
Solar modules
Grid inverter
StecaGrid 2010+ (single-phase)
StecaGrid 10000 3ph (three-phase)
Sine wave inverter Steca Xtender XTH /
Steca Xtender XTM
Wind turbines
Inverter for wind turbines
Diesel generator
Battery
Electrical load (230 V AC or 400 V AC)
If the solar generators (A) or other generators (E)

provide excess power on the AC side, the Sinus
inverters (C) will initially use this to recharge the batteries. If the batteries are full and there is still more
power available than is required by the load (L), the
Steca Sinus inverters will increase the frequency of
the AC grid. The Steca grid inverters (B) then switch
off the solar generators (A) one after the other until
the energy balance in the overall system is restored.
If the load requirement (G) increases, the Steca grid
inverters (B) switch on again. This enables largescale Steca AC hybrid systems to be automatically
controlled.
The required bi-directional Steca Sinus inverters

Steca Xtender XTH / Steca Xtender XTM (C) can be
used in both single-phase and three-phases cases.
Up to three devices can be connected in parallel per
phase. This means that a total of 24 kW per phase is
available, with a maximum of 72 kW in three-phase
operation.
Diesel generators (G) can be used to produce up to
100 kW. This enables AC hybrid systems to be implemented with outputs ranging from around 10 kW to
several 100 kW.
Steca Power Tarom

55 - 140 A, 12 / 24 / 48 V
(page 32)
Steca Xtender XTM
Sine wave inverter
1,500 W - 36,000 W
(page 40)
StecaGrid 2010+
Grid inverter
2,000 W up to several 10,000 W
(Steca PV Grid Connected)
StecaGrid 10 000 3ph
Grid inverter
With very large outputs, this kind of Steca AC hybrid

system can also be designed as a three-phase system
in order to supply corresponding loads directly. Here
the StecaGrid 10000 3ph grid inverters (B) provide
direct three-phase feeding on the AC side.
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Steca XPC
Sine wave inverter
1,400 W - 2,200 W
(page 37)
Steca Xtender XTM

Sine wave inverter
1,500 W - 36,000 W
(page 38)
DC
Steca Xtender XTH

Sine wave inverter
3,000 W - 72,000 W
(page 40)
DC
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Grid inverter
StecaGrid 9000 3ph

(not shown)
AC
Blackout - and yet it stays light!
Large-scale power supply failures are becoming increasingly common. With emergency
systems such as generators or uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), the power supply
can be assured.
Key:
Yet, in the event of a power outage, the grid-connected PV system also stops working. This means
that although power may be available, it cannot be
used. The Solsafe system offers a simple, efficient
and cost-effective solution to this problem.
If there is a grid outage, the hybrid system inverter automatically switches mode to operate as a sine
wave inverter, and continues to feed power to the
supplied loads (G) without any interruption. Because
the grid inverter can no longer supply power to the
grid, its output is channelled directly to the supplied
loads (G) by the ARM-01 relay module (C). In this
way, the loads can receive power directly from the
grid inverter of the solar modules. At the same time, the battery can be recharged with the available
solar energy, which increases the length of time for
which the supplied loads can receive power during
the night.
Installing one of our combined inverters Steca XPC,

Steca Compact, Steca HPC, Steca Xtender XTM or
Steca Xtender XTH with the supplementary ARM-01
relay module and a battery system turns any gridconnected PV system into an emergency power supply in the event of a power outage. If the public grid
is available, the electrical output generated by the
solar modules is fed directly into the grid by the grid
inverter (B) and the grid-feed electricity meter (D).
In parallel to this, the unsupplied loads (H) receive
power directly from the grid, via the consumption
electricity meter (E). The batteries are kept fully charged from the public grid via the hybrid system inverter (F), and, if necessary, they are recharged. Furthermore, the supplied loads (G) receive power from the
public grid during transfer mode.
StecaGrid 2010+
Grid inverter
StecaGrid 2000+,
StecaGrid 1900
(not shown)
Steca Solsafe
Solasafe S-Box
Anti-blackout system
for Steca sine wave
inverter
AC
StecaGrid 300 and

StecaGrid 500
Grid inverter
300 W - 3,600 W
ARM-01
Relay module
for Steca sine wave
inverter
S olsafe Technology
S olsafe Technology
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Solar modules
Grid inverter
Relay module ARM-01
Grid-feed electricity meter
Consumption electricity meter
Sine wave inverter
Supplied loads
Unsupplied loads
With this set-up, the capacity of the battery can be

kept small, allowing for an optimal design of system
costs.
The Solsafe system is fully automatic, and can be integrated into any new or existing PV system.
Solsafe ensures the power supply, and furthermore allows the solar energy to be fully utilised.
Why choose Steca Solsafe?
It allows great system flexibility. The grid inverter

is designed according to the PV generator, and
the sine wave inverter according to the desired
emergency power supply.
The PV systems output and operating voltage

can be freely selected, and do not depend on the
size and battery voltage of the emergency power
supply.
It should be noted, however, that the AC output

of the grid inverter may never be greater than
the rated output of the sine wave inverter.
The PV voltage of the grid inverter does not

depend on the battery voltage.
Existing grid-connected solar power systems can

be fitted with Steca Solsafe without alterations
of any kind.
The available PV capacity is added to that of

the sine wave inverter in the event of a power
outage, or the solar power is stored in the
battery.
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Inverter S election
General recommendations
for alternating current and hybrid systems.
Selecting an inverter
The power of the inverter must be selected according
to the way it will be used. The sum of the power of
all loads must not exceed the rated power of the inverter. The maximum power of the inverter must be
able to cover the starting currents of the loads.
In order to allow the connection of more loads, Steca
recommends overdimensioning the inverter.
Cbatt 5 h * Pnom / Unom
Sine wave inverters

In contrast to so-called square wave or trapezoidal
inverters (grey square curve), Steca sine wave inverters produce a real and precisely controlled sinus
wave (red sinus wave) at their output. The sinus
wave inverters assure that all loads which are suitable for grid operation can also be operated on a
solar home system without any problems. Furthermore, they offer the advantage that no significant
noises are produced in the inverter and there is no
loud background noise to be heard on a connected
radio, for example.
Inverter selection
a high overload capacity, particularly in the start-up

phase. The battery must also possess a large enough
capacity so that sufficient currents are made available to the inverter in the start-up phase. We recommend choosing the battery size according to the following formula: the battery capacity should be at
least five times as large as the rated power of the
inverter divided by the rated voltage of the battery.
Pnom is the rated power of the inverter in watts and
Unom is the rated voltage of the battery.
Pnom inverter
Unom battery
Battery capacity
200 W
12 V
> 100 Ah
500 W
12 V
> 200 Ah
1,000 W
12 V
> 400 Ah
2,000 W
12 V
> 800 Ah
2,000 W
24 V
> 400 Ah
3,500 W
24 V
> 700 Ah
3,500 W
48 V
> 350 Ah
5,000 W
48 V
> 500 Ah
7,000 W
48 V
> 700 Ah
General recommend ations
Sine wave
Selecting the system voltage
Inverters
Square wave
Steca AJ
Selecting the PV generator and solar charge

controller
Steca Solarix PI
48
The solar module array has to be adjusted to the local

sunlight conditions and the systems energy requirement. In order to avoid stagnation times, the PV generator must also provide enough power during months
with little solar radiation in order to cover the requirement of the connected loads.
24
12
(V)
100
500
1,000
2,000
10,000 (W AC)
5,000
Inverters with battery chargers
Steca
XPC
Steca
Xtender XTM
The chosen solar charge controller must also be suitable for the maximum short-circuit current of the PV
generator and the maximum load current. In some applications, however, technical properties also play an
important role in the choice of solar charge controller.
This may mean that a high-performance solar charge
controller with corresponding additional functions is
used in a system with a low output.
In order to keep the initial investment small, we recommend planning the size of the PV generator and battery according to the current energy consumption and
choosing a solar charge controller which will allow the
system to be expanded later.
Steca
Xtender XTH
48
Selecting the battery

24
12
(V)
22|
1,000
2,000
3,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
100,000 (W AC)
The power requirement of the loads should be the

decisive factor when choosing the system voltage.
The higher the power, the higher the system voltage.
If no 12 V DC loads are connected to the system,
a higher system voltage of 24 V or 48 V should be
chosen in order to reduce the alternating currents,
and thus the losses on the DC side. Inverters also
generally work more effectively with a higher input
voltage. All in all, a higher system voltage leads to
the system having a greater efficiency, since losses
are reduced
Cable lengths and cross sections

Direct currents in inverter systems are typically large. For this reason, it is important to dimension
the cables between the battery and the inverter appropriately. Always connect the inverter directly to
the battery. The cable you use should be as short
as possible. In addition, the cable cross section
should match the expected flow of current. In case
of doubt, a thicker cable should be chosen. This can
have a significant influence on the overall behaviour
of the system. Using thick and short cables can limit
losses and thus allow you to create a system with a
better level of efficiency and/or better performance.
If the cables on the direct current side of the inverter are included in the delivery, these should not be
lengthened, and a smaller cross section should not
be used.
In order to also be able to supply loads with high

requirements without any problems, the size of the
battery must be chosen with care. Some critical loads such as fridges, freezers, pumps and motors need
extremely high starting currents in their start-up
phases. In order to be able to power such loads, it
is important to use a high-performance inverter with
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Steca Solsum F
PR 0303, PR 0505
6.6F, 8.8F, 10.10F
The Steca PR 0303 and PR 0505 solar charge controllers are

optimally suited for use in small solar home systems with module currents up to 5 A.
The Steca Solsum F-Line continues the huge success of one

of the most used SHS controllers. With a power range of up
to 10 A at automatically recognized 12 V or 24 V it fits to a
system sizes of maximum 240 W.
The circuit board is completely electronically protected and
with the LED user interface it is easy to check the battery state of charge at any time. Large terminals guarantee a simple
connection of solar panels, battery and load. The Steca Solsum F works on PWM as a low loss series controller.
Product features
Voltage regulation
Automatic detection of voltage
Series controller
PWM control
Voltage regulation
Multistage charging technology
PWM control
Current compensated load disconnection
Automatic load reconnection
Temperature compensation
Common positive grounding or negative grounding on

one terminal

one terminal
Monthly maintenance charge
33
146
4
x
90
80
4x
Electronic protection functions
145
Overcharge protection
Deep discharge protection
Reverse polarity protection of load, module and battery
Automatic electronic fuse
Short circuit protection of load and module
Overvoltage protection at module input
Characterisation of the operating performance
System voltage
12 V
Open circuit protection without battery
System voltage
Own consumption
3 mA
Own consumption
Reverse current protection at night
DC input side
Overtemperature and overload protection
Open circuit voltage solar module
Battery overvoltage shutdown
136
PR 0303
Module current
< 47 V
3A
5A
3A
5A
Multi-coloured LED
Boost charge voltage
14.4 V
3 multi-coloured LEDs show operating states
Reconnection voltage (LVR)
12.5 V
Deep discharge protection (LVD)
11 V 11.5 V
Terminal (fine / single wire)
Certificates
Displays
10.10F
< 4 mA
DC input side
Module current
< 47 V
6A
Load current
6 mm2 / 10 mm2 - AWG 10 / 8

IP 32
146 x 90 x 33 mm
6A
End of charge voltage
Multi-coloured LED
4 LEDs show operating states

for operation, state of charge, fault messages
8A
10 A
8A
10 A
13.9 V (27.8 V)
14.4 V (28.8 V)
12.4 V 12.7 V
(24.8 V 25.4 V)
11.2 V 11.6 V
(22.4 V 23.2 V)
Operating conditions
Options
Dimensions (X x Y x Z)
Weight
8.8F
12 V (24 V)
Multifunction LED display
-25 C +50 C
Degree of protection
Night light function pre-set in the factory or adjustable

via Steca PA RC 100
Parameterisation of function values via Steca PA RC 100
160 g
Approved by the World Bank for Laos
Compliant with European Standards (CE)
RoHS compliant
Made in Germany
RoHS compliant
Developed in Germany
Manufactured according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Technical data at 25 C / 77 F
6.6F
Fitting and construction
Manual load switch
Ambient temperature
Operation
135
DC output side
13.7 V
DC output side
PR 0505
Load current
Displays
100
Series controller
30
Product features
[6 A ... 10 A]
87
[3 A ... 5 A]
A 75 Wp module can be connected, which easily allows operation of lamps, radios and a small television. All loads can be
switched off using the manual load switch on the controller.
The extremely low own consumption makes the Steca PR especially suitable for professional applications in telecommunications and traffic management technology. Since this is a
serial controller, it is extremely flexible in the type of power
source that can be connected. The electronic fuse makes the
controller completely maintenance-free and robust.
S olar Charge Controllers
Steca PR
MADE IN GERMANY
Ambient temperature
4 mm2 / 6 mm2 - AWG 12 / 9
IP 32
145 x 100 x 30 mm
Weight
Certificates
-25 C +50 C
approx. 150 g
Steca PA RC100
Remote control
(page 52)
[areas of application]
24|
60 W
240 W
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Steca PR 2020 IP
PR 1010, PR 1515, PR 2020, PR 3030
IP 65 version
The Steca PR 10-30 series of charge controllers is the highlight in the range.
The functionality of the Steca PR 2020 IP is based on the

Steca PR line of solar charge controllers.
The latest charging technologies, combined with a StecaAtonIC state of charge determination which has been significantly improved once again, result in optimal battery maintenance and control of the module output of up to 900 Wp
which can be connected to it. A large display informs the
user about all operating modes with the aid of symbols. The
state of charge is represented visually in the form of a tank
display. Data such as voltage, current and state of charge can
also be displayed digitally as figures on the display. In addition, the controller has an energy meter which can be reset
by the user.
This is equipped with a large display which shows the current

state of charge (SOC) as a percentage and graphically in the
form of a tank. The key component of the charge controller
is the state of charge determination, which has been significantly improved. The auto-adaptive state of charge algorithm
results in optimal battery maintenance and control over the
module output of up to 480 Wp which can be connected
to it. The Steca PR 2020 IP has been specially designed for
operation in difficult environments with high salt, moisture
and dust content.
[10 A ... 30 A]
Load disconnection depending on SOC

one terminal
4x
PWM control

one terminal
Integrated data logger
Night light function
Integrated self test
Integrated energy meter
177
PR 1010 PR 1515 PR 2020 PR 3030

System voltage
Own consumption
DC input side
12 V (24 V)
12.5 mA
< 47 V
Module current
10 A
15 A
20 A
30 A
55
122
4x
,3
110
PR 2020-IP
System voltage
Own consumption
12 V (24 V)
12 mA
DC input side
Module current
< 47 V
20 A
Load current
liquid 13.9 V (27.8 V); gel 14.1 V (28.2 V)
14.4 V (28.8 V)
Equalisation charge
14.7 V (29.4 V)
liquid 13.9 V (27.8 V);

gel 14.1 V (28.2 V)
14.4 V (28.8 V)
DC output side
Load current
10 A
15 A
20 A
Reconnection voltage (SOC / LVR)
> 50 % / 12.6 V (25.2 V)
Deep discharge protection (SOC

/ LVD)
< 30 % / 11.1 V (22.2 V)
30 A
Displays
Graphical LCD display
for operating parameters, fault messages, self test
Operation
Simple menu-driven operation
Programming by buttons
Manual load switch
Ambient temperature
16 mm2 / 25 mm2 - AWG 6 / 4
Graphical LCD display
-10 C +50 C
Operation
16 mm2 / 25 mm2 - AWG 6 / 4

IP 65
Manual load switch
122 x 147 x 55 mm
Weight
350 g
Options
Prepayment interface
External temperature sensor
Alarm contact (page 47)
Options
External temperature sensor (page 47)
Alarm contact* (page 47)
RoHS compliant
Made in Germany
Made in Germany
Steca PA TS10
(page 47)
Weight
350 g
Certificates
-10 C +50 C
RoHS compliant
Ambient temperature
187 x 96 x 44 mm
< 30 % / 11.1 V (22.2 V)
Deep discharge protection (SOC / LVD)
> 50 % / 12.6 V (25.2 V)
Fit for use in tropical areas (DIN IEC 68 part 2-30)
14.7 V (29.4 V)
Approved by the World Bank for Nepal
Equalisation charge
20 A
IP 32
DC output side
Certificates
Displays
26|
State of charge determination with Steca AtonIC (SOC)
147
PWM control
Hybrid controller
90
187
15
44
60
96
16
Hybrid controller
[20 A]
Product features
Product features
Steca PR
MADE IN GERMANY
720 W
480 W
*special version, if the alarm option is

needed, this needs to be mentioned
on the purchase order.
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Steca Solarix MPPT
PRS 1010, PRS 1515, PRS 2020, PRS 3030
MPPT 2010, MPPT 1010

Steca Solarix MPPT is a solar charge controller with Maximum Power Point Tracking. It is specially designed to work
with all established module technologies and is optimized
for solar systems with module voltages higher than the battery voltage. The Steca Solarix MPPT is especially qualified
in combination with grid tied solar modules. The advanced
MPP-tracking algorithm from Steca assures that the maximum available power of the solar generator is charged to
the batteries. The Steca Solarix MPPT with latest technology
ensures full performance in all conditions, a professional battery
care combined with modern design and excellent protection.
The simplicity and high performance of the Steca Solarix PRS

solar charge controller make it particularly appealing. At the
same time, it offers a modern design and a convenient display, all at an extremely attractive price.
[10 A ... 30 A]
Series controller
Voltage and current regulation
PWM control
187
4x
Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPP tracker)
Voltage and current regulation
PWM control

one terminal
177
Reverse polarity protection by internal fuse
Short circuit protection
MPPT 2010
PRS 1010 PRS 1515 PRS 2020 PRS 3030

System voltage
Module current
DC output side
Battery voltage
12 V (24 V)
Own consumption
< 4 mA
DC input side
< 47 V
10 A
15 A
20 A
30 A
9 V ... 17 V (17.1 V ... 34 V)
Load current
10 A
15 A
20 A
13.9 V (27.8 V)
14.4 V (28.8 V)
Equalisation charge
14.7 V (29.4 V)
12.4 V 12.7 V (24.8 V 25.4 V)
11.2 V 11.6 V (22.4 V 23.2 V)
Displays
Multi-coloured LED
Ambient temperature
-25 C +50 C

via Steca PA RC 100
Module current
Multi-coloured LED
DC output side
RoHS compliant
Made in Germany
Charge current
Options

via Steca PA RC 100
20 A
10 A
Load current
10 A
End of charge voltage*
13.9 V (27.8 V)
Boost charge voltage*
14.4 V (28.8 V)
Equalisation charge*
14.7 V (29.4 V)
Reconnection voltage* (LVR)
12.5 V (25 V)
Deep discharge protection* (LVD)
11.5 V (23 V)
Ambient temperature
-25 C +40 C
Certificates
16 mm2 / 25 mm2 - AWG 6 / 4
16 mm / 25 mm - AWG 6 / 4
IP 32
IP 32
RoHS compliant
187 x 153 x 68 mm
187 x 96 x 45 mm
Made in Germany
345 g
Weight
approx. 900 g
* see options
**CAUTION: If an open circuit voltage of more than 100 V is supplied to the connected solar module,
the controller will be destroyed. When selecting the solar module, it is important to bear in mind
that the open circuit voltage should never exceed 100 V over the entire working temperature range.
When using solar modules with a maximum open circuit voltage of between 75 and 100 V (over the
entire temperature range), all installation steps must be carried in accordance with protection class II.
Steca PA TS10
(page 47)
Certificates
Open circuit voltage solar module**
15 V (30 V) < Vmodule 15 V (30 V) < Vmodule

<< 100 V
<< 75 V
17 V ... 100 V
17 V ... 75 V
(34 V 100 V)
(34 V 75 V)
18 A
9A
10 mA
DC input side
Weight
Options
Own consumption
> 98 %
(at minimum operating temperature)
125 W (250 W)
250 W (500 W)
Max. efficiency
MPPT 1010
12 V (24 V)
Nominal power
30 A
System voltage
MPP voltage
Displays
177
15
96
60
16
4x
100 %
99 %
98 %
24 V
97 %
12 V
96 %
95 %
94 %
28|
187
153
45
Product features
68
Product features
For larger projects, the charge controllers can also be equipped

with special functions: e.g. with night light function and selectable charging plateau and deep-discharge protection voltages.
[20 A]
115
Several LEDs in various colours emulate a tank display, which

gives information on the batterys state of charge. Here,
Stecas latest algorithms are employed, resulting in optimal
battery maintenance. The Solarix PRS charge controllers are
equipped with an electronic fuse, thus making optimal protection possible. They operate on the serial principle, and separate the solar module from the battery in order to protect
it against overcharging.
Steca Solarix PRS
MADE IN GERMANY
Steca PA RC100
Remote control
(page 52)
93 %
Steca PA RC100
Remote control
(page 52)
92 %
91 %
90 %
720 W
15 W
40 W
85 W
120 W
200 W
280 W
320 W
400 W
Input power
480 W
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2401, 4401
235, 245, 440

The Steca Tarom is a solar charge controller specifically designed for use in telecommunications applications or in hybrid
photovoltaic systems.
Numerous clever functions allow the user to adjust the controller to the particular features of the system in question.
Thanks to the significantly improved state of charge determination, the system is optimally controlled and batteries
are protected. The Steca Tarom charge controller is the best
choice for system sizes of up to 2400 Wp at three voltage
levels (12 V, 24 V, 48 V).
There is the option of connecting additional devices such as
a temperature sensor, a data logger and a remote control
for configuring and monitoring the system. An integrated Ah
meter also provides the user with information on the energy
budget of the application.
The solar charge controllers Steca Solarix 2401 and 4401 are
optimally suited for inverter systems. The controller combines
basic solar charger functions with a 40 A high-performance
charge controller. It is available as 12 V / 24 V and 48 V system.
This makes the solar charge controller very cost effective.
The load current is limited to 10 A. The charging processes
are based on the voltage level, which can be individually set
with the help of four buttons behind the front casing.
Product features
PWM control
Product features
Load disconnection depending on voltage

one terminal
187
4x
85
DC input side
Module current
DC output side
177
2401
4401
13.7 V (27.4 V)
54.8 V
14.4 V (28.8 V)
57.6 V
Equalisation charge
14.7 V (29.4 V)
58.8 V
12.6 V (25.2 V)
50.4 V
11.1 V (22.2 V)
44.4 V
Own consumption
12 V (24 V)
48 V
14 mA
10 A
Displays
-10 C +60 C
IP 32
Manual load switch
187 x 128 x 49 mm
Weight
16 mm2 / 25 mm2 - AWG 6 / 4
550 g
Interfaces
Load current
Ambient temperature
40 A
Options
Steca PA TSK10
(page 47)
235
System voltage
Module current
Made in Germany
12 V (24 V)
48 V
14 mA
35 A
45 A
35 A
45 A
40 A
DC output side
Load current
40 A
13.7 V (27.4 V)
54.8 V
14.4 V (28.8 V)
57.6 V
Equalisation charge
14.7 V (29.4 V)
58.8 V
> 50 % / 12.6 V (25.2 V) > 50 % / 50.4 V
Deep discharge protection (SOC / LVD) < 30 % / 11.1 V (22.2 V) < 30 % / 44.4 V
Ambient temperature
-10 C +60 C

16 mm2 / 25 mm2 - AWG 6 / 4
IP 32
187 x 128 x 49 mm
Weight
550 g
Steca PA TSK10
(page 47)
Steca PA Tarcom
Data logger
(page 48)
Options
440
DC input side
RJ45 interface
245
Own consumption

Manual load switch
Steca PA HS200
Shunt
(page 49)
Certificates
Certificates
30|
Text LCD display

177
Operation
4x
Interfaces
RJ45 interface
187
System voltage
Operation
Hybrid controller
PWM control
one terminal
Night light function with Steca PA 15
Reverse polarity protection of load and module
programmable
Text LCD display
Displays
20
49
85
Voltage regulation
[35 A ... 45 A]
20
[40 A]
programmable
Hybrid controller
49
Steca Tarom
128
Steca Solarix
128

Made in Germany
Steca PA 15
Remote control
(page 50)
1920 W
1920 W
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2070, 2140, 4055, 4110, 4140
550, 550-L60, 1100, 1100-L60
Specially designed for industrial and outdoor applications,

the Steca Power Tarom comes with an IP 65 casing made of
powder-coated steel.
In developing the Solarix PI sine wave inverter, Steca has

brought about some innovations which are unprecedented in
this form. These are, above all, parallel connection, the novel
operating concept which uses a single rotary switch, direct
communication in order to calculate the state of charge (SOC)
with Steca Tarom and Steca Power Tarom, and the electronic
fuse. Furthermore, our many years of experience have come
into play for deploying these inverters specifically in photovoltaic systems. This comes through, for instance, in the way
that a most diverse range of appliances is provided with a low
operating consumption and a stable energy supply.
This solar charge controller can be used to control system

sizes of up to 8400 Wp at three voltage levels (12 V, 24 V, 48
V). The Steca Power Tarom is based on the technology of the
Steca Tarom controller. When connected in parallel, several
controllers from this series can be operated via a standard DC
bus in a simple solar home system or a hybrid system. This
allows an output of over 20 kWp to be reached.
[55 A ... 140 A]
Product features
OK
Displays
Text LCD display

Operation

Manual load switch
MENU
260
Excellent overload capabilities
Optimal battery protection
Automatic load detection
Parallel connectable
Best reliability
Protective insulation according to protection class II
Control by digital signal processor (DSP)
2070
2140
4055
4110
4140

System voltage
12 V (24 V)
48 V
Own consumption
DC input side
Open circuit voltage
solar module
Module current
14 mA
< 50 V
< 100 V
70 A
140 A
55 A
110 A
140 A
Load current
70 A
70 A
55 A
55 A
70 A
13.7 V (27.4 V)
54.8 V
14.4 V (28.8 V)
57.6 V
Equalisation charge
14.7 V (29.4 V)
Reconnection voltage
> 50 % / 12.6 V
(SOC / LVR)
(25.2 V)
Deep discharge protec< 30 % / 11.1 V
tion (SOC / LVD)
(22.2 V)
58.8 V
> 50 % / 50.4 V
< 30 % / 44.4 V
-10 C +60 C

Terminal (fine / single
wire)
Reverse polarity protection
System voltage
50 mm2 95 mm2 - AWG 1 AWG 000
50 mm2
- AWG 1
70 mm2
95 mm2
- AWG 00 - AWG 000
IP 65
x 330 360 x 330 330 x 330 x
Dimensions (X x Y x Z) x330
190 mm x 190 mm 190 mm 360 x 330 x 190 mm
Weight
10 kg
Displays
Multi-coloured LED shows operating states
Operation
Main switch
Adjustable load detection
Certificates
External temperature sensor (included)

Power asymmetric
Own consumption
standby / ON
1100
1100-L60
12 V
24 V
500 VA
1,000 VA
550 VA
1,110 VA
1,500 VA
3,000 VA
350 VA
500 VA
93 %
94 %
0.5 W / 6 W
0.7 W / 10 W
10.5 V 16 V
21 V 32 V
12.5 V
25 V
DC input side
Battery voltage
current driven or by Tarom
AC output side
Made in Germany
Output frequency
Load detection (standby)
Output voltage
230 V AC
+/-10 %
50 Hz
115 V AC
+/-10 %
230 V AC
+/-10 %
115 V AC
+/-10 %
60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
adjustable: 2 W ... 50 W
Safety
Protection class
II (double insulated)
reverse polarity battery, reverse polarity AC,
over voltage, over current, over temperature
Ambient temperature
-20 C +50 C
Cable length battery / AC
Steca PA HS200
Shunt
(page 49)

Fit for use in tropical areas (DIN IEC 68 part 2-30)
Made in Germany
Cable cross-section battery / AC
1.5 m / 1.5 m
16 mm2 / 1.5 mm2
IP 20
212 x 395 x 130 mm
Weight
6.6 kg
9 kg
Steca PA 15
Remote control
(page 50)
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Power 5 sec.
550-L60
Certificates
Power 30 min.
Steca PA Tarcom
Data logger
(page 48)
Options
Continuous power
Electrical protection
RJ45 interface
11
550
Interfaces
190
Max. efficiency
4x
DC output side
Ambient temperature
212
50
Steca Power Tarom 2140, Power Tarom 4110, Power Tarom 4140
programmable
130
190
4x
Can be connected to the Steca Tarom with a Steca PAx4

parallel switch box
360
395
True sine wave voltage
281
59
[550 W ... 1,100 W]
Product features
320
330
Hybrid controller
PWM control
one terminal
Night light function with Steca PA 15
260
S ine Wave Inverters
Steca Solarix PI
Steca Power Tarom
20
6720 W
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This is where the simple expandability of the Steca Solarix

PI inverters pays off. Up to four devices can be operated in
parallel. The connections are made via an external box, the
Steca PAx4.
1,100 VA / 12 V
2,200 VA / 24 V
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
One innovation in sine wave inverters is the electronic fuse

as it is employed by Steca in solar charge controllers. With
this fuse, the Steca Solarix PI is protected against overloads,
and also against the accidental connection of the AC output
to the public grid. Because the fuse is electronic, it does not
need to be replaced after it has been triggered, as is the case
with mechanical fuses. As soon as the problem has been remedied, the inverter automatically reverts back to its selected
mode of operation.
Communication with Steca Tarom solar charge

controllers
The Steca Solarix PI inverter was developed to supply power

to a wide range of loads. Even critical loads can be operated,
thanks to the quick control. At the heart of the controller
is a DSP which takes on the extensive calculation work. The
inverters necessary robustness is supplied by a control software program which was developed in cooperation with a
renowned research institute..
Master
Slaves
A
D
Low own consumption

In die Entwicklung des Sinus-Wechselrichters sind 15 Jahre
The sine wave inverter has benefited from Stecas 15 years of
experience in the field of stand-alone PV systems. This is reflected, for instance, in the low own consumption of the Steca Solarix PI. When used in solar home systems, the inverter
is connected to the battery 24 hours a day, and is designed
to consume as little as possible of the solar-generated energy
whilst in load-detection or open-circuit modes.
Data Tarom
B
2
C
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If the switch-off threshold of 30 % SOC is reached, the Steca

Solarix PI receives a signal from the solar charge controller
and subsequently switches itself off in order to protect the
battery from deep discharge. It turns itself back on again once the SOC has reached the 50 % mark.
In this case, the inverter connected directly to the battery

communicates the amount of energy that has been withdrawn to the solar charge controller. The controller is thus
able to calculate the correct state of charge (SOC).
The Steca Solarix PI is also internally protected against an incorrect wiring of the battery. In case of reverse polarity, the
device remains undamaged, and there is no need to replace
the fuse.
Quick and robust control
This means that these systems no longer need to be switched to voltage-controlled operation or an additional current
shunt.
A further innovation that has gone into the Steca Solarix PI

is the communication with the solar charge controllers from
the Steca Tarom and Steca Power Tarom series. A data connection to the charge controller can be created via the Steca
PAx4 parallel switch box.
Data Slave
Electronic fuse
Steca Solarix PI with

Steca Tarom
AC Slave
The use of the rotary switch makes it possible to see very quickly which mode of operation the inverter is in.
2,200 VA / 12 V
4,400 VA / 24 V
Solar module
Battery
Steca Solarix PI sine wave inverter
Steca PAx4 parallel switch box
Electrical load (230 V-)
AC Slave
If several inverters are connected in parallel, the desired mode

of operation is selected using the rotary switch of the device
connected to the master socket. In addition to the modes of
operation described above, there is also the setting all on.
This means that not only the master device is continually switched on, but all other connected inverters as well.
Key:
AC Slave
If the Steca Solarix PI is being used as a single device, three

different modes of operation are possible, and these may be
selected using the rotary switch. The load detection section
follows on from the off setting on the far left. In this section, the switch can be turned continuously to match the
power consumption of the smallest load. In order to reduce
power consumption, the inverter is then turned off, and it
checks periodically whether a load has been turned on. Only
if this is the case does the inverter switch itself on. The on
setting on the rotary switch follows on from the load detection section. In this operating status, the inverter makes the
output voltage continually available.
&
1,650 VA / 12 V
3,300 VA / 24 V
In this regard, Steca Solarix PI inverters are all the same. Only
via the connection to the Steca PAx4 parallel switch box is one
inverter designated as the master. This device then has control over the system, whilst the other Steca Solarix PI inverters
operate as slaves.
Operating the Steca Solarix PI is made very easy by the large

rotary switch on the front of the device.
'
Data Slave
From the outside, the combination of two, three or four inverters functions like one device with a correspondingly higher capacity. Internally, in case of open-circuit operation or
low output, e.g. for the lighting, only one inverter continues
to operate. This has a positive effect on the electricity consumption, since the devices which are not turned on do not
consume any power. Only when a higher capacity is called
for, for example when a refrigerator is turned on, are all the
inverters automatically switched on, thus ensuring troublefree operation.
Rotary switch
Data Slave
A stand-alone PV system is relatively difficult to size, since

often the loads and their average running times are not adequately known, or because, when the system is subsequently
expanded, more loads are added.
550 VA / 12 V
1,100 VA / 24 V
AC Master
Parallel connection
Steca Solarix PI:

flexible and versatile
Data Master
3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10
E
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Steca XPC
275-12, 350-24, 400-48, 600-24, 700-48,

1000-12, 2100-12, 2400-24
1400-12, 2200-24, 2200-48

The Steca XPC series of inverters combine a very high overload
capacity with the capability to operate highly critical loads.
The Steca AJ inverter series stands out with its wide range of
available power classes and DC input voltages.
Other important features of these high-quality inverters are

their powerful device protection and their low own consumption. The Steca XPCs combine a sine wave inverter, four-stage
battery charger and transfer system in one device, therefore
making them also suitable for hybrid systems. The built-in
multifunctional contact enables you, for example, to switch
on and off diversion loads for excess power or start a diesel
generator to recharge batteries
This enables the optimal inverter to be used for any application.

The cables for connecting the battery and the load are already
mounted on the Steca AJ, thus making it easier to install the device.
The automatic standby mode considerably reduces the inverters
own consumption. The Steca AJ inverters excellent overload capacity ensures that even critical loads can be operated easily.
Product features
[275 W ... 2,400 W]
Best reliability
Product features
170
Reverse polarity protection by internal fuse (except Steca

AJ 2100-12)
Acoustic alarm at deep discharge or overheating
90
4x
142
26
160
Multi-coloured LED shows operating states
Steca AJ 275-12, AJ 350-24, AJ 400-48
Operation
Main switch
Certificates
Options
Types with 115 V / 50 Hz, 115 V / 60 Hz or 230 V / 60 Hz
Model with protective lacquered mainboard
Adjustable integrated battery charger
Best reliability
Can be used as a back-up system or uninterruptible

power supply (UPS)
Multifunction contact
Ultra-fast transfer relay
215
4x

RoHS compliant
Terminal for connection of a remote control (On/Off) for

the types Steca AJ 275-12 to Steca AJ 700-48
Remote control JT8 (On/Off, LED) for connection to Steca

AJ 1000-12 to Steca AJ 2400-24
202
Displays
275-12
Displays
124
410
[1,400 W ... 2,200 W]
359
24
Steca AJ
84
1400-12
System voltage
2200-48
12 V
24 V
48 V
Continuous power
1,100 VA
1,600 VA
1,600 VA
Power 30 min.
1,400 VA
2,200 VA
2,200 VA
Power 5 sec.
3,300 VA
4,800 VA
4,800 VA
94 %
95 %
95 %
0.6 W / 4 W
0.9 W / 7 W
1.3 W / 7 W
Own consumption
standby / ON
Operation
2200-24
Max. efficiency
for operation, fault messages
Input side
Main switch
Input voltage
Charging current adjustable
Max. current on
transfer system
adjustable: 150 V AC 230 V AC

0 A 45 A
0 A 37 A
0 A 20 A
16 A
350-24
400-48
600-24
700-48
1000-12
2100-12
2400-24
12 V
24 V
48 V
24 V
48 V
12 V
12 V
24 V
Options
Continuous power
200 VA
300 VA
300 VA
500 VA
500 VA
800 VA
2,000 VA
2,000 VA
Type with 230 V / 60 Hz
Battery voltage
9.5 V 16 V
Power 30 min.
275 VA
350 VA
400 VA
600 VA
700 VA
1,000 VA
2,100 VA
2,400 VA
Battery monitoring
Power 5 sec.
450 VA
650 VA
1,000 VA
1,200 VA
1,400 VA
2,200 VA
5,000 VA
5,200 VA
93 %
94 %
94 %
94 %
94 %
93 %
92 %
94 %
LVD, HVD, floating and equalisation voltage adjustable by user via optional remote control RCC-01
AC output side
0.5 W / 3.5 W
1.1 W / 5.2 W
0.6 W / 7.2 W
1.5 W / 12 W
0.7 W / 10 W
0.7 W / 16 W
1.2 W / 16 W
Protection cover C-IP23 to raise the degree of protection
Output voltage
Remote control RCC-01
Output frequency
Switching time transfer relay

System voltage
Max. efficiency
Own consumption standby / ON 0.3 W / 2.4 W
DC input side
Battery voltage
10.5 V 16 V
21 V 32 V
42 V 64 V
21 V 32 V
42 V 64 V
10.5 V 16 V
10.5 V 16 V
21 V 32 V
CFC-01 cable entry for strain relief and protection of

connections
Temperature sensor CT35 to correct the voltage

thresholds according to the current battery temperature
AC output side
Output voltage
230 V AC +0 / -10 % (true sine wave)
Output frequency
50 Hz +/-0.05 % (crystal controlled)
2W
adjustable: 1 W 20 W
Ambient temperature
Certificates
-20 C +50 C

Cable length battery / AC
1.2 m / 1 m
Weight
1.5 m / 1m
1.7 m / 1 m
IP 30
170 x 142 x 84 mm
2.4 kg
2.6 kg
< 40 ms
Battery side
RoHS compliant
38 V 64 V
230 V AC +0 / -10 % (true sine wave)

50 Hz +/-0.05 % (crystal controlled)
adjustable: 1 W 25 W
Ambient temperature
-20 C +55 C

Cable length battery
165 cm
IP 20 / with optional top cover: IP 22
19 V 32 V
Weight
215 x 410 x 124 mm

11.7 kg
12.6 kg
IP 20
252 x 142 x 84 mm
455 x 142 x 84 mm
4.5 kg
8.5 kg
406 x 273 x 117 mm

19 kg
18 kg
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6720 W
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XTM 1500-12
1500-12, 2000-12, 2400-24, 3500-24, 2600-48, 4000-48
System voltage
The basic functions of the combined inverter of the Steca

Xtender series are the inverter, the battery charger, the switching function and the support of external sources of alternating current. These functions can be combined and controlled
fully automatically, the range offers outstanding user-friendliness and very good exploitation of the energy available.
All the settings of the Steca Xtender XTM can be remote controlled. When a software with new functions is available, it
can be loaded into the system, so the Steca Xtender XTM
always stays up to date. Several Steca Xtender XTM can be
connected in parallel or to form a three-phase system. That
means that up to nine Steca Xtender XTM can work together.
24 V
48 V
48 V
3,000 VA
2,000 VA
3,500 VA
Power 30 min.
1,500 VA
2,000 VA
2,400 VA
3,500 VA
2,600 VA
4,000 VA
3.4 kVA
4.8 kVA
6 kVA
9 kVA
6.5 kVA
10.5 kVA
93 %
93 %
94 %
94 %
96 %
96 %
1.4 W / 8 W
1.4 W / 10 W
1.6 W / 9 W
1.6 W / 12 W
2 W / 10 W
2.1 W / 14 W
0 A 30 A
0 A 50 A
38 V 68 V
38 V 68 V
according EN 61000-3-2
< 40 dB / < 45 dB (without / with ventilation)
Input voltage
< 265 V AC (adjustable: 150 V AC 265 V AC)

0 A 70 A
0 A 100 A
0 A 55 A
Max. current on transfer system

[1,500 W ... 4,000 W]
0 A 90 A
50 A
Input frequency
45 Hz 65 Hz
Battery side
Battery voltage
3x
9.5 V 17 V
9.5 V 17 V
19 V 34 V
19 V 34 V
AC output side
Output voltage
230 V AC +/-2 % / 190 V AC 245 V AC (true sine wave)
Output frequency
50 Hz, adjustable: 45 Hz 65 Hz +/-0.05 % (crystal controlled)
Total harmonic distortion
<2%
2 W 25 W
Ambient temperature
406
30
35
323
1,500 VA
2,400 VA
3,500 VA
2,600 VA
1 A 50 A
Multifunction contact adjustable
2 independent contacts 16 A / 250 V AC (potential free change-over contacts)
IP 20
323 x 463 x 130 mm

15 kg
Cooling principle
130
2,000 VA
Input current balance adjustment
Weight
256
-20 C +55 C

Power Smart-Boost
Parallel connection possible
18.5 kg
16.2 kg
21.2 kg
16.2 kg
4,000 VA
22.9 kg
fan from 55 C
3 x 1 phase and three-phase

Multistage programmable battery charger with PFC
Standby load detection adjustable over a wide range,

starting from a low value
Best reliability
24 V
2,000 VA
Input side
12 V
Acoustic level
XTM 4000-48
2,000 VA
Power Factor Correction (PFC)
XTM 2600-48
12 V
Own consumption standby / ON
Smart-boost function
XTM 3500-24
1,500 VA
Max. efficiency
These potential-free contacts can be programmed for many

different applications. They can react to any event outside or
inside of the inverter (grid availability, battery voltage, fault
message ...) They can also be programmed on a timer or can
be switched on during particular times (at night, at the weekend ...). In this way, they can serve to start up a generator,
to switch off less important loads, to signal a fault, to charge
batteries depending on the situation, etc.
Product features
XTM 2400-24
Continuous power
Power 5 sec.
Multifunction contacts
With the smart-boost function, the output of another source

of alternating current, such as a power generator or a land
connection, can be increased; even when special loads are
being used (inductive, asymmetric, with high switch-on current). It is also possible to combine the Steca Xtender XTM
with almost all inverters which are already present in order to
increase the available output.
XTM 2000-12
Not illustrated:
Steca RCC-03
Remote control and display
(incl. 2 m cable)
Displays
Suitable for rack installation.
Operation
Main switch
Steca RCC-02
(incl. 2 m cable)
Steca BTS-01
Battery temperature sensor
(incl. 5 m cable)

power supply (UPS)
Adjustable power sharing
Reliable and noiseless with any kind of load
Communications cable
Support of sources of alternating current (Smart Boost)
Automatic support for peak loads (Power Shaving)
Connection to the three-phase system or to the

parallel connection CAB-RJ45-2 (2 m)
Temperature sensor BTS-01 to correct the voltage

High efficiency
Steca Xtender XTM
463
Suitable for wall-mounting (see page 53).
Options
Certificates
RoHS compliant
This sensor allows the battery voltages to be adjusted to the

battery temperature.
This is used to connect several inverters together to a threephase system or a system connected in parallel.
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XTH 3000-12
3000-12, 5000-24, 6000-48, 8000-48
System voltage
The basic functions of the combined inverter of the Steca

Xtender series are the inverter, the battery charger, the switching function and the support of external sources of alternating current. These functions can be combined and controlled
fully automatically, the range offers outstanding user-friendliness and very good exploitation of the energy available.
XTH 8000-48
12 V
24 V
48 V
48 V
2,500 VA
4,500 VA
5,000 VA
7,000 VA
Power 30 min.
3,000 VA
5,000 VA
6,000 VA
8,000 VA
7.5 kVA
12 kVA
15 kVA
21 kVA
93 %
94 %
96 %
96 %
1.4 W / 14 W
1.8 W / 18 W
2.2 W / 22 W
2.4 W / 30 W
Max. efficiency
Own consumption standby / ON
Power Factor Correction (PFC)
according EN 61000-3-2
Acoustic level
< 40 dB / < 45 dB (without / with ventilation)
Input side
Input voltage
< 265 V AC (adjustable: 150 V AC 265 V AC)
0 A 160 A
0 A 140 A
0 A 100 A
Max. current on transfer system

[3,000 W ... 8,000 W]
0 A 120 A
50 A
Input frequency
45 Hz 65 Hz
Battery side
Battery voltage
These potential-free contacts can be programmed for many

different applications. They can react to any event outside or
inside of the inverter (grid availability, battery voltage, fault
message ...) They can also be programmed on a timer or can
be switched on during particular times (at night, at the weekend ...). In this way, they can serve to start up a generator,
to switch off less important loads, to signal a fault, to charge
batteries depending on the situation, etc.
9.5 V 17 V
19 V 34 V
38 V 68 V
38 V 68 V
AC output side
160
Multifunction contacts
Output voltage
230 V AC +/-2 % / 190 V AC 245 V AC (true sine wave)
Output frequency
50 Hz, adjustable: 45 Hz 65 Hz +/-0.05 % (crystal controlled)
Total harmonic distortion
<2%
2 W 25 W
442
497
Ambient temperature
Smart-boost function
2x
With the smart-boost function, the output of another source

of alternating current, such as a power generator or a land
connection, can be increased; even when special loads are
being used (inductive, asymmetric, with high switch-on current). It is also possible to combine the Steca Xtender XTH
with almost all inverters which are already present in order to
increase the available output.
Product features
XTH 6000-48
Continuous power
Power 5 sec.
220
40
300
-20 C +55 C

Power Smart-Boost
3,000 VA
250
5,000 VA
6,000 VA
8,000 VA
Input current balance adjustment
1 A 50 A
Multifunction contact adjustable
2 independent contacts 16 A / 250 V AC (potential free change-over contacts)
IP 20
300 x 497 x 250 mm
Weight
All the settings of the Steca Xtender XTH can be remote controlled. When a software with new functions is available, it
can be loaded into the system, so the Steca Xtender XTH
always stays up to date. Several Steca Xtender XTH can be
connected in parallel or to form a three-phase system. That
means that up to nine Steca Xtender XTH can work together.
XTH 5000-24
Steca Xtender XTH
2x
34 kg
Cooling principle
40 kg
42 kg
46 kg
fan from 55 C
Parallel connection possible
3 x 1 phase and three-phase
Not illustrated:
Multistage programmable battery charger with PFC

(except Steca Xtender XTH 3000)
Standby load detection adjustable over a wide range,

starting from a low value
Best reliability

power supply (UPS)
Adjustable power sharing
Main switch
Communications cable
Reliable and noiseless with any kind of load
Support of sources of alternating current (Smart Boost)
Connection to the three-phase system or to the

parallel connection CAB-RJ45-2 (2 m)
Automatic support for peak loads (Power Shaving)
High efficiency
Displays
Steca RCC-03
(incl. 2 m cable)
Suitable for rack installation.
Steca RCC-02
Steca BTS-01

(incl. 2 m cable)
Battery temperature sensor

(incl. 5 m cable)
Suitable for wall-mounting (see page 53).
Operation
Options

(except Steca Xtender XTH 8000-48)
Temperature sensor BTS-01 to correct the voltage

Certificates
RoHS compliant
This sensor allows the battery voltages to be adjusted to the

battery temperature..
This is used to connect several inverters together to a threephase system or a system connected in parallel.
Steca X-Connect system

Prewired mounting structure for
devices from the Steca Xtender
XTH series
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Steca MDC / MDCI
Voltage converter
DC-DC-voltage converters
When appliances such as cassette recorders or radios which

are designed to use dry batteries are connected to 12 V or 24
V batteries, they normally require a lower voltage than that
supplied by the system battery.
DC-DC voltage converters are used when the DC-output voltage of the PV system does not match the requirements of
the appliance.
Since a voltage level of 12 V is required for most low-voltage appliances such as lamps, multimedia devices, radios or
mobile phones, the various models of the voltage converters
deliver a stable supply of 12 V. For instance, if a 12-V energy-saving light is operated in a 24-V or 48-V system, then a
suitable DC-DC voltage converter must be inserted between
the load output of the charge controller and the 12-V energy-saving light.
[10 W ... 18 W]
Product features
11
Displays
2 multi-coloured LEDs show operating states
for operation and polarity
89
High efficiency
Wide input voltage range
Best reliability
138
Steca MDCI 100
64
43
,5
88
2x
45
152
88
98
For safety reasons, the Steca MDCI series is electrically insulated to protect the user. Both the Steca MDCI and the Steca
MDC series are protected against high voltage spikes at the
input, thus preventing harmful voltage spikes at the input of
the loads.
Operation
Configuration by jumpers

VC
Certificates

System voltage
12 V (24 V)
Own consumption
160
4x
2 mA (Ue = 12 V)
DC input side
Certificates
5 V 30 V
Input voltage1.
DC output side
Output voltage
3 V; 6 V; 7.5 V; 9 V; 12 V
Output current2.
< 1,500 mA
154
163
Screw terminals allow universal and rapid installation
Low own consumption
4x
Wide input voltage range
49
Product features
[70 W ... 360 W]
The Steca MDC and MDCI voltage converters are designed

for use in photovoltaic systems. The models with an output
voltage of 13.6 V can also be used as battery chargers for a
12-V battery in a 24-V system.
22
These appliances can be powered using the Steca Solsum VC

adjustable voltage converter. The Solsum VC is also suitable
for operating a 12-V appliance with a 24-V battery. The maximum output current for doing so is 1.5 A. When developing
this converter, the greatest value was placed in safety and
reliability. Five programmed output voltages enable universal
usage.
Voltage Converter
Steca Solsum VC
35
Voltage Converter

108
98 x 88 x 35 mm
Weight
MDC
2412-5
System voltage 24 V
3V
6V
7.5 V
9V
12 V
1,000 mA 1,500 mA 1,500 mA 1,500 mA 1,500 mA1.

400 mA
2412-8
2412-12
MDCI
2412-20
2412-30
1224-7
100
200
360
275 W
415 W
170 W
100 W
200 W
360 W
Determining the output current

Output voltage 12 V
Steca MDCI 360
50 g
Output current
21
1.5 mm2 / 2.5 mm2 - AWG 16 / 14

500 mA
500 mA
600 mA
1. The input voltage has to be at least 2 V higher than the output voltage.
2. The max. current depends on the input and output voltage.
700 mA
Nominal power
65 W
105 W
160 W
Max. efficiency
90 %
85 %
DC input side
Input voltage
18 V 35 V
20 V 35 V
9 V 18 V
9 V 18 V / 20 V 35 V /
30 V 60 V / 60 V 120 V
DC output side
Output voltage
Output current
13,2 V
5.5 A
13,8 V
8A
12 A
20 A
24 V
30 A
7A
12,5 V / 24 V
8A/4A
16.5 A / 8 A
30 A / 15 A
Ambient temperature
-20 C ... +40 C
-20 C ... +45 C

Galvanic isolation
Weight
Cooling principle
no
87 x 55 x 49
mm
170 g
87 x 85 x 49 mm
250 g
260 g
convection
yes
87 x 115 x 49
mm
87 x 125 x 49
mm
87 x 115 x 49
mm
88 x 152 x 49
mm
480 g
600 g
300 g
500 g
fan
convection
convection
88 x 182 x 49 163 x 160 x 64

mm
mm
600 g
1.4 kg
fan
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18 W
360 W
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Steca Solsum ESL
Solar refrigerator/freezer
5 W, 7 W, 11 W / 12 V energy-saving lights
The Steca PF 166 is the most efficient DC energy-saving refrigerator ever to be developed. It can be used as either a
refrigerator or a freezer.
The electronics of these 12 V DC energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) was developed by Steca and continuously improved.
The Steca PF 166 is fully programmable. The inside temperature and each of the other configuration values can be set by
the user. It is therefore perfectly suited for all DC applications
including even the refrigeration of medicines in hospitals.
Thanks to the latest A++ energy efficiency class, together with
optimal electronic control and an RPM control of the compressor, it is possible to ensure that the energy is used extremely efficiently. This leads to significant cost reductions.
Preheating, a high electronic efficiency and low thermal losses

increase the service life of these CFLs to about 100,000 switch
cycles. The Steca energy-saving lights feature a much higher
efficiency (Im/W) than LEDs or incandescent bulbs.
Product features
[40 W ... 100 W]
This product stands out for its user-friendliness, thanks to a

large digital display with setting options, the highest standards of quality and reliability and a long service life. The refrigerator or freezer is easy to clean as it has a sealing plug on
the bottom for draining water. This maintenance-free appliance can work with an input voltage of either 12 V or 24 V.
Fast cooling due to compressor speed control
Freezer runs on a 70 W photovoltaic module in most

climates
cm
Temperature fully programmable
Adjustable refrigerator or freezer function
Suitable for all DC applications
Certificates
Low maintenance and easy to clean
Energy efficiency class
Lock with two keys
Also suitable for mobile use
System voltage
12 V (24 V)
Nominal power
40 W 100 W
Internal dimensions
PF 166
DC input side
Input voltage
Temperature alarm
Approved by the World Bank for China and Sri Lanka
55
ESL 5
Luminus flux
10 V 17 V (17 V 31.5 V)
Luminus efficiency
DC input side
61 kg
Weight
Celsius / Fahrenheit temperature display
adjustable
Socket
Display brightness
adjustable
Hanging baskets
2
3
Freezer trays
RoHS compliant
Cold battery
920 mA
250 lm
370 lm
650 lm
50 lm / W
52 lm / W
60 lm / W
> 9,000 h
100,000
10 V 15 V
-20 C ... +50 C
compressor
11 W
580 mA
Ambient temperature
Cooling principle
7W
420 mA
917 x 872 x 709 mm
Weight
12 V
Input voltage
+10 C +43 C
ESL 11
5W
Life span
10.4 V (22.8 V)
ESL 7
Digital temperature display
55
Steca ESL 7, ESL 11
Switching cycles
11.7 V (24.2 V)
Ambient temperature
Certificates
DC output side
Compact and robust product design
Rated current
Power breakdown display
Abstinence of ozone destroying materials

according EC 1005/2009 (CFC-free)
Easy to install by a E27 or bayonet socket
-20 C -10 C
Nominal power
Certificates
Best reliability
Nominal voltage
Greatest switch cycle stability
166 litres
Freezer temperature
+2 C +12 C
Operation
Saves up to 80% of energy compared to an incandescent

bulb
[5 W ... 11 W]
Refrigerator temperature
Displays
A++
Cooling volume
26 cm
66 cm
Brightness of 11 W CFL is comparable with a 60 W

incandescent bulb
,5
A++ energy efficiency class
44
26 cm
Product features
Energy-saving Lights
Steca PF 166
67 cm
S olar Refrigerator/Freezer
Light colour
123 x 55 mm
133 x 55 mm
125 g
163 x 55 mm
135 g
E27 / bayonet
cool white (6,400K) / warm white (2,700K)
Automatic energy-saving mode
yes
Consumption freezer
Ambient temperature
20 C
25 C
30 C
35 C
40 C
Interior temperature -10 C
200
300
410
570
770
Wh / day Wh / day Wh / day Wh / day Wh / day
Interior temperature -20 C
410
570
770
1,000
1,400
Consumption refrigerator
Ambient temperature
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20 C
25 C
30 C
35 C
40 C
Interior temperature 10 C
30
57
93
140
208
Interior temperature 3 C
70
110
165
240
340
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Steca ULED 11
Options for Steca solar

charge controllers
Energy-saving light
Steca ULED 11 is optimally suited for small applications as
the 1.1 W LED has very high efficiency. The stable glass-ceramic housing means that it can even be used in critical environments. 18 single warm white LEDs form a good and well
recognized color.
Accessories for
Steca PR 10-30, Steca Solarix MPPT, Steca PR 2020 IP,
Steca Solarix 2401/4401 and Steca Tarom
Steca PA TS10, Steca PA TSIP10

and Steca PA TSK10
Product features
High efficiency
Low weight
Very long lifetime
Simple installation
Maintenance-free
Low own consumption
Best reliability
External temperature sensors
ULED 11
RoHS compliant
12 V
Nominal power
1.1 W
Rated current
92 mA
Luminus flux
Certificates
The Steca PA TS10, Steca PA TSIP10 and Steca PA TSK10

external temperature sensors are used for monitoring the
battery temperature.
[1.1 W]
Nominal voltage
Accessories
Energy-saving Lights
Luminus efficiency
Life span
45 lm
42 lm / W
> 30,000 h
DC input side
Input voltage
10.5 V 14.5 V
Ambient temperature
-30 C +60 C
All Steca solar charge controllers have an integrated temperature sensor that makes them capable of adjusting the
charging strategy to suit the current temperature conditions.
The Steca PA TS10, Steca PA TSIP10 and Steca PA TSK10
external temperature sensors are only required when the battery must be installed in a different room to the solar charge
controller.
The Steca PA TS10, Steca PA TSIP10 and Steca PA TSK10 are
supplied with a plug for connection to the solar charge controller and ring eyelets for connection to the battery screw.
The external temperature sensors are suitable for use with
Steca PR 10-30, Steca Solarix MPPT, Steca PR 2020 IP, Steca
Solarix 2401/4401 and Steca Tarom solar charge controllers.

75 x 50 mm
Weight
70 g
Socket
E27
Light colour
warm white (3,300 K)
PA TS10 / PA TSK10
PA TSIP10

Measurement accuracy
+/-5 %
Ambient temperature
-25 C ... +125 C

Battery connection
ring eyelet 10 mm
Charge controller connection

Cable
plug
twice a 2-pole
luster terminal
3,75 m
without cable
IP 22
Weight
95 g
30 g
Type
Connection
Steca PA TS10
spring connector strip
Product features
Low weight
Very long lifetime
Simple installation
Steca PR 10-30
Steca Solarix MPPT
Maintenance-free
Steca PR 2020 IP
Steca PA TSIP10
Low own consumption
twice a 2-pole
luster terminal
Best reliability
Steca Solarix 2401/4401

Steca Tarom
Steca PA TSK10
RJ45
Certificates
RoHS compliant
Optional alarm contact

Steca solar charge controllers provide alarm contacts which
allow to process this information in any other application. In
case of an alarm such as low battery voltage, over temperature, overvoltage or other alarms a signal is processed which
can be used for any purpose. The alarm codes are different
among the Steca solar charge controllers. Each controller has
Steca solar charge controller
Steca PR 10-30
Steca PR 2020 IP
its own alarm code table. In case an alarm is active either

a 5 V signal to ground is active on the alarm contact or a
galvanic isolated switch is closed. As soon as the alarm is no
longer active the signal goes back to 0 V. The following table
provides an overview on the available alarm options for Steca
solar charge controllers.
Signal
Dry contact
0V/5V
no
switch contact max. 50 V / 100 mA
yes
Steca Solarix 2401/4401
0V/5V
no
Steca Tarom
0V/5V
no
switch contact max. 50 V / 100 mA
yes
Steca Power Tarom
Additional electronics necessary

yes, for:
- signal processing
- galvanic isolation
yes, for:
yes, for:
- signal processing
no
no
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Accessories for Steca Tarom and

Steca Power Tarom
Steca PA Tarcom
Steca PA HS200
Data logger
Shunt
The Steca PA Tarcom data logger is connected to the RJ45 interface of the Steca Tarom or Power Tarom charge controller,
or via the Steca PA HS200.
The Steca PA HS200 is a highly intelligent current sensor with

extremely low own consumption.
The Steca PA HS200 comes into play when (e.g.) an inverter
is directly connected to the battery and the Steca Tarom or
Power Tarom charge controller cannot measure the current
consumption. A shunt is also required when an additional
generator (e.g. PV, wind or diesel) directly charges the battery
without being connected to a Steca Tarom charge controller.
The current is measured contact-free via a Hall-effect sensor.
The data is transmitted to the charge controller over a cable
connection. Up to two Steca PA HS200 shunts can be connected and the measured currents can be selectively added
to the charging current, battery current or load current as
desired.
The data logger is available in several different versions: as

a simple RS232 interface to directly save and read data on
the PC or Laptop (Steca PA Tarcom 01), as a data logger with
an integrated analogue modem (Steca PA Tarcom RMT), as
a data logger with an integrated GSM modem for remote
monitoring (Steca PA Tarcom GSM) and as a data logger with
an Ethernet interface for connection to a PC network (Steca
PA Tarcom Ethernet). The Steca PA Tarcom is delivered with its
accompanying software.
129
Product features
5
Freely programmable alarm states
4x
,
3
50
Displays
LED shows operating states
Wide current measuring range
Potential free current measurement
Communicates and stores data in the Steca PA Tarcom
Integrated Hall sensor
Interfaces
120
RS232 serial interface to PC
LED shows operating states
Analogue sensor input e.g. for radiation or wind speed
Messages via Steca Tarom LCD display
Alarm contact
01
12 V / 24 V / 48 V
Own consumption
List of data sets can be exported to MS-EXCEL
Recorded values
Graphic visualisation of data sets (values/time)
Analyzes energy flows (Ah) within a PV hybrid system
Activation and selection of alarm types
Setting the interval for calls and for sending text

messages
DC output side
Configures the telephone number and text message

recipient
Safety
Certificates
Made in Germany
System status information
< 10 mA
Alarm output
30 mA
relative time, total charge current,

battery current, solar module current, load
current, SOC, battery voltage, system status,
analog sensor
night, overload, load disconnect, overvoltage,
low voltage, over temperature, no module
Battery voltage
8 V ... 65 V
for all recorded parameters programmable
Configurable analog auxiliary

input
Weight
RS232
analog
modem
gsm
modem
Two RJ45 cable sockets
System voltage
Own consumption
Modes of operation
Measurement accuracy
Battery: measures currents which flow through

the battery cable
Load: measures currents of external loads not
connected to the charge controller
Charge: measures currents of back-up generators
Certificates

Interfaces
115
PA HS200
Interfaces
1 Mbit = 2 min. (11 days) 4 h (4 years)
Downloads data from the logger to a PC
Alarms can be set by text message
Ethernet
Logger capacity
Tells the data logger at what time it has to call
GSM
System voltage
Data transfer by modem or by text message
RMT
Displays
RJ45 communication interface to Steca Tarom
123
Tarcom software
2x
16
60
Stores 8 data sets at programmed intervals
24
Adjustable logging intervals
82
4 years maximum storage capacity (1 Mbit)
[0 A ... 200 A]
38
Product features
Accessories

Steca Power Tarom
12
Accessories
ethernet
10 V 65 V
< 9 mA
(-20 A +20 A) +/-1 %
(-200 A +200 A) +/-3 %
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
-15 C +50 C
75 %

Current range battery mode
-200 A +200 A
Current range charge mode
0 A +200 A
Current range load mode
-200 A 0 A
IP 22
Made in Germany
100 x 60 x 25 mm
Weight
120 g
Max. diameter for battery cable
19 mm
0 mV ... 150 mV
129 x 82 x 38 mm
150 g
TarCom software included
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Steca PA EV200 DC

Steca Power Tarom
12 V / 24 V, 36 V / 48 V DC relay
Steca PA 15
The Steca PA EV200 relay increases the switching capacity of

the Steca PA 15 remote control from 15 A to 200 A (up to 10
kW). The relay is connected to the Steca PA 15 remote control
at the load output and, for example, interrupts the battery
voltage to a back-up generator when the end-of-charge voltage is reached. The relay is hermetically sealed and operates
safely in difficult environmental conditions such as dust, salt
and moisture.
Remote control
The Steca Tarom and Power Tarom charge controllers send
out signals (125 kHz on 300 Baud) which are modulated on
the DC cable and received by the Steca PA 15 remote control.
These signals contain information on the batteries state of
charge (SOC). The Steca PA 15 features five different operating modes (see below) which can be set using five different
jumper positions. The maximum switching capacity of 15 A
can be increased with a Steca PA EV200 DC relay to up to
200 A if desired.
Product features
Product features
Receives information on SOC and time (day/night)
Load control via priority assignment
Adjustable SOC thresholds
Connects a maximum of 9 solar arrays in parallel
Current surge switch function
Low own consumption
Ready for connection to the Steca PA 15 remote control

Typ A
98
4
200 A
200 A
Ambient temperature
1 million switching cycles

0.1 m 0.3 m
89
-40 C +85 C

Operation
32 V ... 95 V
87
36 V (48 V)
9 V ... 36 V
Contact resistance
45
12 V (24 V)
Coil voltage
Life span
11
Switches off load if there is no signal
Typ B
System voltage
Rated current
,5
2x
[0 A ... 200 A]
34
Accessories
Accessories
Weight
63 x 80 x 72 mm
430 g
Configuration by jumpers
Modes of operation
Management of parallel solar generators
When the battery is full, excess energy is redirected to

additional loads such as pumps, water heaters
PA 15
Power supply
Data transmission
Automatic start / stop of diesel or wind back-up

generators
Transmission frequency
DC output side
Load current
10.5 V 60 V DC, 5 mA
300 Baud
125 kHz signal frequency,
450 kHz intermediate frequency
15 A; 10 A at 40C; 100 A pulse
< 10 S
Safety
Certificates
Made in Germany
Overload protection
Wrong polarity protection
by 15 A fuse
fuse
Ambient temperature
-10 C +50 C

2.5 mm2 / 4 mm2 - AWG 14 / 12
IP 22
98 x 87 x 34 mm
Weight
110 g
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720 W
10 kW
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Steca PA RC100
Accessories for Steca Xtender XTH
Steca RCC-02
Remote control
Steca PA RC100 remote control allows to program Steca solar

charge controllers. The values can be adjusted with the help
of switches. After a restart of the charge controller the new
settings can be activated by pressing the program-button on
the Steca PA RC100. An LED will transfer the values to the
controller.
Lots of information on the status of the system can be retrieved using the graphic display of the Steca RCC-02. Any
incidents within the system are also saved and displayed. This
means that any problems which might occur are identified
early.
Many values of the Steca Xtender can be set using the Steca
RCC-02, such as the charging process of the battery charger,
the programming of the multifunctional contacts and the
various operating modes.
Product features
Low weight
Simple installation
Maintenance-free
Low own consumption
Best reliability
Accessories
Accessories
An SD-card slot can be used to save parameters, for transferring data or updating the software.
PA RC100
Supply voltage
Adjustable parameters
Suitable for the following

Steca charge controllers
4.5 V (3 * 1.5 V AAA / R03 batteries)

Type of battery: gel / liquid
Night-light function
End of charge voltages (float / boost / equal)
LVD factor
Switch-on threshold
Multifunction graphical LCD display with backlighting
Operation
RCC-02
IP 20
170 x 170 x 46 mm
Weight
400 g
Certificates
Steca Solsum F
Steca PRS
Steca Solarix MPPT 2010

Displays
RoHS compliant
115 x 57 x 20 mm
Weight
90 g
Accessories for Steca Solarix PI
Steca PAx4
Motion detector
Parallel switch box
The Steca PA IRS 1008/180 motion detector is connected to

the load output of the night light charge controller. This supplies power to the light, which is then turned on for a few
minutes when some movement is detected.
Up to four Steca Solarix PI can be operated in parallel. The

connections are made via an external box, the Steca PAx4.
A further innovation that has gone into the Steca Solarix PI is
the communication with the solar charge controllers from the
Steca Tarom and Power Tarom series. A data connection to
the charge controller can be created via the Steca PAx4.
The Steca PA IRS 1008/180 stands out, above all, with its extremely low own consumption, and is therefore optimal for
use in solar power systems.
[0 A ... 5 A]
PAx4
PA IRS 1008/180
Own consumption
Turn on time
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
6 mA
1 min. ... 5 min.
12 V
Load current
5A
Cable
Interfaces

Reach / detection area
7 m / 180
IP 65
0 % 95 %
DC output side
Battery voltage
-20 C +45 C
data cable master: 0.5 m red

data cable slave 1: 0.5 m grey
data cable slave 2: 1m grey
data cable slave 3: 1m grey
data cable Steca Tarom: 3 m black
6 x RJ45
(4 x inverter, 2 x Steca Tarom)
IP 20
206 x 117 x 64 mm
Weight
800 g
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"F
rom the assembly of the compo

nents to the finished device
from the development to the
after-sales service."
Environmental
protection in series
We are thinking of tomorrow
For Steca, there are many aspects to environmental
and climate protection and the resultant reduction in
CO2 and environmental poisons.
With Steca charging technology, the devices in battery

charging systems use the maximum energy storage
potential and treat damaged or totally discharged
batteries. Complete management systems for bus
maintenance facilities help prevent environmental
pollution by reducing cold-run phases.
In addition to the obvious need to apply environmentally-friendly processes, electronic products from
Steca contribute both to reducing energy consumption and environmental pollution around the world,
as well as to spreading the use of regenerative energy
sources by means of solar technology.
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Not without reason is Steca listed as an authority for

energy generation in the German federal government's environmental technology atlas Green Tech
made in Germany. Products in the area of solar electronics facilitate environmentally-friendly use of clean
and free solar energy. Today, in the photovoltaic and
solar thermal energy sectors, over 1.5 million controllers manage and control solar energy systems around
the world.
Steca environmental policy is based on sustain-ability

and environmental compatibility, with a view to providing services and producing products for an ecological
future. The company takes account of the whole valueadded chain and involves suppliers and customers. Steca
is certified in accordance with ISO 14001:2004 and
organised in accordance with the EU Environmental
Management and Audit Scheme.
The company contributes to energy savings with

the millions of electronic components it produces
for devices classified in energy efficiency class A++,
such as motion detectors or network circuit breakers.
Devices for water and weather measuring technology facilitate further research into our environment.
Electronics utilised in the fields of medicine and industry regulate analysis and production processes and
thereby save energy and materials. Further examples
include photovoltaic controllers for improving the energy balance in automobile applications. All batteryoperated devices are developed for minimum electricity consumption with maximum output.
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PV Grid Connected
S olar T hermal
StecaGrid 300 and

StecaGrid 500
Solar controllers
StecaGrid 2010+
Heating and
domestic hot water
controllers
System controllers
Modem
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Modem
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Solar home system

This device is particularly suitable for
solar home systems.
LCD display
This device has a digital display which
allows different system information
to be shown.
Inverter system
This device is suitable for applications
of higher performance classes or for
supplying entire villages.
Camping
This device is particularly suitable for
use in mobile homes or for camping
applications.
Hybrid system
Suitable for hybrid systems in which
additional generators are used.
Energy efficiency class

This device is highly energy efficient
highest qualification A++
S ymbols
Battery Charging S ystems
PV Off Grid

This device is suitable for night light
systems.
Mobile Use
Uninterruptible power supply

This device can also charge the
battery from an external AC source.
SOC
This device calculates the state of
charge of the battery using the
AtonIC processor.
Telecom
This device is specially suitable for
all kinds of telecommunication
applications.
Symbols
Stationary Use
Remote monitoring
This device can transfer data using
wires, telephone cables or wirelessly.
Sea water
This device is particularly protected
against moisture and corrosion.
Prepayment
This device is suitable for prepayment
applications for bringing electricity to
rural areas.
6720 W
Equipment
Solar module performance

Maximum input power of the
connected solar modules.
Exclusion of liability
Steca Elektronik GmbH reserves the right to supplement and change the product range offered in the catalogue, or to remove products from the range. Please contact Steca if you require additional or more up-to-date
product information. The information in this catalogue is not exhaustive. We compiled this information with care. In spite of this, it may not have been updated or may no longer be applicable in individual cases. We accept
no liability for imprecise or missing information in this catalogue.
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for rural electrification.
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87700 Memmingen
Germany
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Steca PV Off Grid Power from the sun

PV Off Grid power from the sun ...

Night light systems

Stecas charging technology

Single-phase hybrid systems

Selecting an inverter and general recommendations

Solar charge controllers

Sine wave inverters

Solar refrigerator / freezer

Steca Solsum ESL

Environmental protection in series

C intelligent systems from Steca:

apture the suns energy using

Growth based on reliability, - in use

Power from the sun ...

Two billion people in rural areas still have no access

Today, modern and professional electricity supplies

Solar home systems

Single-phase and three-phase

Steca solar charge controllers

Steca sine wave inverters

S olar Home S ystems

Steca Solarix PRS

Steca Solsum ESL

Steca Solarix MPPT

S olar Home S ystems

with Steca solar charge controllers.

The Steca solar charge controllers control the energy

The solar charge controller is connected directly to

In principle, the battery is always connected to the

troller. This means the Steca solar charge controllers

Steca Solarix MPPT

Steca PA IRS 1008/180

Steca Solarix PRS

Steca Power Tarom

Steca Solsum ESL

Night Light S ystems

Night Light S ystems

Steca street lamp with

Night light systems

These fit with the design of the solar home systems,

Another special model makes these systems to the

Duration of night light function

Solar charge controller:

Steca Solarix PRS

Steca Solarix MPPT 2010

* only for projects with larger order quantities.

Figure on the left-hand side

State of Charge (SOC)

Deep Discharge Protection (SOC = 30%)

Constant Discharge Voltage

... shows the characteristics of a 12 V lead-acid battery

Which chargers from Steca carry the optimised

Using the Steca state of charge algorithm the charger is

Stecas charging technology

What does SOC mean?

Why is a state of charge determination

How does Stecas state of charge determination

of battery state of charge algorithms has led to an

Steca Solarix PRS

Steca Solarix MPPT

for both AC and DC.